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Active Sourcing: Finding talent who aren’t actively looking

Many qualified specialists and managers are open to a career move but aren’t actively applying for jobs. This is exactly where we come in. Through active sourcing, we approach suitable candidates in a targeted and personalised manner.

What is Active Sourcing

and why does it make sense?

Active Sourcing means identifying potential candidates and approaching them directly, rather than relying solely on incoming applications. The focus is on specialists and leaders who are not actively looking for a new role but are open to new professional opportunities. These talents are often not reached through traditional job postings.

Especially in a tight labour market, visibility alone is no longer enough. What matters is reaching the right profiles at the right time. Active Sourcing enables a significantly higher level of fit, shortens time‑to‑hire and provides access to talent that companies would otherwise not reach.

Our approach:

How we deliver professional sourcing

We take over Active Sourcing for you end‑to‑end – from the precise definition of target profiles through to targeted direct outreach and the qualified pre‑selection of suitable talent. We work closely with you and align every step consistently with your specific needs and the Swiss labour market.

We translate your vacancy into a clear, market‑ready target profile and align requirements with realistic talent availability.
We actively identify suitable specialists and leaders via relevant sourcing channels and approach them in a targeted and personal way.
We conduct initial conversations, assess motivation, willingness to change and professional fit, and provide you with qualified profiles instead of unstructured contacts.
We manage the entire process transparently and ensure a professional candidate experience on behalf of your organisation.

Your benefits

at a glance

With Active Sourcing, you gain greater control over your recruiting. You reach relevant talent in a targeted way, shorten hiring times and sustainably relieve your internal resources.

More qualified candidates

Through targeted direct outreach, we also reach specialists and leaders who are not actively looking for a new role. This significantly expands the candidate pool beyond traditional applications.

Shorter time‑to‑hire

Instead of waiting for suitable applications, we approach relevant profiles directly. This accelerates the recruiting process and noticeably shortens the time to successful placement.

Higher level of fit

Active Sourcing enables a highly precise selection based on your requirements. This improves candidate quality and reduces the risk of mis‑hires.

Relief for your internal resources

We take over the time‑intensive search, outreach and pre‑qualification. Your internal teams can focus on strategic HR topics and core business activities.

Active Sourcing

as part of your recruiting strategy

Active Sourcing is most effective when it is not used in isolation, but as part of a holistic recruiting strategy. It complements existing channels, reduces reliance on incoming applications and creates planning reliability in an increasingly dynamic labour market.

Companies can use this approach selectively for individual vacancies or establish it as a continuous process to fill critical roles faster and more precisely over the long term.

How we support

your strategy

Benefit from a combination of international reach and strong local market expertise. Our teams understand how the Swiss labour market operates and how to approach specialists effectively. With proven processes, reliable quality standards and many years of experience, we deliver solutions that support your long‑term talent strategy.